Mikel Arteta Rejects Champions League Mental Block Notion Ahead of Porto Clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rejected the notion that the team experienced a mental block in the Champions League during his playing career. As the Gunners gear up for the last 16 against Porto, Arteta emphasized the challenges they faced including encounters with notable players like Messi and Bayern Munich.

He expressed excitement about being favorites to progress highlighting Arsenal’s earned right to be in the competition after a seven years absence. Arsenal aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 enters the fixture in good form having secured convincing victories in recent Premier League matches.

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